Reborn with the ability to read minds, I became a heartthrob.

"What! You mean my brother plans to give all of Jiang Xinyi's inheritance to Zhou Liwan?" Zhou Wenyue suddenly stood up from her chair and exclaimed incredulously.

The woman on the other end of the phone quickly confirmed, and then cried and sobbed for a long time.

Zhou Wenyue's face darkened, and she almost broke the chopsticks in her hand: "Brother didn't even consider me at all."

"I wanted Ya Ya to temporarily take over, but he wouldn't agree. I don't know what Wan Wan said to him, but he's determined not to let anyone else take a single thing. You could say we're not on the same household registration, but you're family after all. Zhou Liwan's things are yours too." Han Xiaofen felt sorry for Zhou Wenyue, her tone full of disapproval.

Zhou Wenyue stood there, supporting her forehead with one hand, so angry she could hardly speak. After a while, a sinister smile suddenly appeared on her face.

"The vice president of Yuanheng Group came to my house today and took a fancy to that girl. Do you think if I send her to Fatty Dong's bed, after being abused by someone like that, she'll still be able to do whatever she wants at home?"

Upon hearing this, Han Xiaofen's eyes lit up, and she almost wanted to shout "Well done!"

She felt a surge of relief, having gotten revenge without lifting a finger, but still hesitantly whispered, "Isn't this a bit much..."

"You may be kind to your enemies, but others may not leave you a way out!" Zhou Wenyue looked up at the family photo hanging in the hall with a resentful expression.

The girl inside smiled shyly and stood obediently beside Zhou Jianguo, her eyes revealing a hint of longing for the word "family."

That was taken by Zhou Jianguo when Zhou Liwan had just returned, so that Jiang Hongshan could see it as soon as he arrived.

He realized how much he valued this daughter.

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Zhou Liwan ate a few bites at noon and went back to her room. It would have been better for her to go hungry than to eat with Zhou Wenyue and her son.

She stood in front of the bed, examining the several pieces of clothing placed on it, torn between which one to choose.

My grandfather's birthday is coming up soon, and I still haven't found a suitable gift.

She planned to go to the Jiang family in the afternoon to ask her uncle for advice.

This is a good opportunity for the two of them to develop their relationship in advance.

In the end, Zhou Liwan chose a light yellow floral dress, which was fresh, comfortable, and perfect for summer.

Jiang's front desk.

When Ding Xiangru heard Shen Nanzhou ask her to come down and pick up her niece, she was also taken aback. Wasn't this granddaughter of the Jiang family not on good terms with the Jiang family?

Why did you suddenly come to see the BOSS today?

Lost in thought, he arrived at the hall and immediately saw the waiting girl.

The other person's skin was porcelain white and radiant, looking as soft and smooth as milk.

Wearing a refreshing floral maxi dress and a straw hat, she looked like a dazzling sunflower, full of vitality.

“Ms. Zhou, Mr. Shen is still in a meeting and asked me to take you upstairs first. I am his secretary, Ding Xiangru.” Ding Xiangru extended her hand, a flawless smile on her face.

Zhou Liwan looked at the woman in front of her, dressed in a professional outfit except for black suit pants, who gave off a smart and capable vibe. She walked slowly towards her in high heels.

She reached out and shook hands with me, smiled, and followed me gently, very obediently.

They took a private elevator and went straight up to the 45th floor.

There is no staff office area here, only a large public area filled with green plants.

At either end of the public area is the president's office and the CEO's office, with a huge glass-door conference room in the middle.

Zhou Liwan could clearly see that the conference room was packed with people, each of them huddled in their seats, trembling with fear, not daring to even lift their heads.

The man in the black suit sat at the head of the table, speaking slowly and deliberately with a serious expression.

The powerful and invisible oppression was suffocating.

Ding Xiangru watched quietly with Zhou Liwan for a while, her expression softening. Then she turned to Zhou Liwan and said, "The boss won't be finishing anytime soon. He asked me to take you to his office to rest for a bit."

“Okay.” Zhou Liwan slowly withdrew her gaze and followed closely behind the secretary until her figure disappeared behind the office door.

Shen Nanzhou's gaze swept lightly across the room outside the conference room without lingering for a moment.

The office was large, with a simple and unpretentious style. The neutral color scheme was simple and elegant, and it looked quite expensive, but Zhou Liwan felt that the color scheme was a bit monotonous, or rather, depressing.

Zhou Liwan, who had been waiting for a long time, felt a little frustrated. She walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the bustling traffic below. She really didn't know how her uncle could work in such an environment.

It's mid-July, the hottest time of the year.

The scorching sun blazed through the clouds, baking the earth, while the azure sky remained clear and bright.

The skyscrapers pierce the clouds, gleaming with dazzling light.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." A magnetic, cool voice came from behind. Someone had entered.

Zhou Liwan immediately looked away. The man casually tossed his suit jacket onto the sofa, gently tugged at his tie, his smile faint, his tone as gentle and distant as ever.

Zhou Liwan took a deep breath and turned around obsequiously. She had naturally learned Yao Ruofu's mannerisms after observing them for a long time.

This is just the right time to use it: "Little Uncle~"

Shen Nanzhou, though composed, revealed a hint of surprise and was momentarily speechless.

Ding Xiangru, who came in with him, was carrying a stack of documents waiting to be signed. After he sat down, she reported the contents of the documents and handed them to him for signature one by one. She was methodical and professional, and seemed to be trusted by Shen Nanzhou.

"Why did you come to see me today? What happened?"

Zhou Liwan chuckled awkwardly, "What could I possibly need? I just came to take a look..."

After saying it, I felt both awkward and embarrassed.

When I looked up again, I was instantly met with a gaze as dark as an abyss.

His eyes were indifferent and cold, like a clear, secluded spring, as if they could see through everything. Even though he was looking up at her from below, Zhou Liwan felt as if he were nailed to a cross, with nowhere to hide.

It felt as if this person had seen through everything about me, from my body to my soul.

A thin blush crept onto Zhou Liwan's fair cheeks as she gritted her teeth inwardly. Indeed, feelings aren't something that can be easily cultivated.

But that's okay, as long as you have perseverance and willpower...

Shen Nanzhou withdrew his gaze, his pen swishing as he signed his name with an elegant yet deadly gesture: "Is it about your father's remarriage?"

Shen Nanzhou had heard about Zhou's marriage a few days ago.

However, he didn't take it to heart. His niece was weak and incompetent, and he was just a nominal uncle, so what could he do?

Shen Nanzhou didn't ask any further questions, a slight smile playing on his lips, tinged with a hint of sarcasm.

"certainly not!"

Zhou Liwan didn't notice the man's subtle change. She ran to Shen Nanzhou's desk, squatted down, and gently rested her head on the table. Her sweet and charming voice was very clear: "Uncle, it's Grandpa's birthday soon. Will you come with me to pick out a gift for him?"

Shen Nanzhou's expression remained indifferent as he replied softly, "Okay, I'll wait until I'm done."

Zhou Liwan didn't feel the other party's coldness. Instead, she smiled at Shen Nanzhou, her clear eyes curving like sunflowers facing the morning sun: "Okay! I'll wait for Uncle to get off work."

Shen Nanzhou lifted his eyelids, his deep blue eyes fixed on her, a look of bewilderment rising in his eyes.

The girl's innocent smile was so close, entering his field of vision without any warning.

This was the first time in all these years that he had seen such a smile on Zhou Liwan's face.

He instinctively resisted others' approach and overtures, leaning back slightly and saying amiably, "If you're bored, you can chat with the secretaries. Recently, a few interns around your age have arrived."

The observant Zhou Liwan naturally noticed the other party's resistance. Just like last time at the hospital, her uncle seemed to really dislike others getting close to him.

Luckily, I'm not easily hurt, otherwise I would have been somewhat hurt.

"It's okay, I'll just wait here."